Alison Whyte

Acting

Alison Whyte

Born December 19, 1968 · Tasmania, Australia (age 57)

Alison Whyte (born 19 December 1968) is an Australian actress best known for her roles on the Australian television series Frontline and Satisfaction. A former student of classical ballet, Whyte graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts before rising to prominence on Australian television for her role as the moralising producer Emma Ward on Frontline, the ABC's parody of current affairs p…

Known For

The DressmakerThe Dressmaker · 2015
The Dressmaker
7.02015
MovieDramaComedy
In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.
SubteranoSubterano · 2003
Subterano
3.62003
MovieScience FictionHorror
Eleven souls, trapped in an underground carpark, are attacked by deadly, remote controlled toys. Only a few will survive.
Kangaroo PalaceKangaroo Palace · 1997
Kangaroo Palace
1997
MovieTV MovieDrama
The story of four young Australians trying their luck in 1960s London.
Dogwoman: The Legend of DogwomanDogwoman: The Legend of Dogwoman · 2001
Dogwoman: The Legend of Dogwoman
5.72001
MovieTV MovieDrama
Margaret O'Halloran sets out to discover whether a dog killed her friend and mentor, Harry Bowman. To do this, O'Halloran must delve into the dark secrets of her home town and what she finds not only turns her world upside down, it could cost her life.
Centre PlaceCentre Place · 2010
Centre Place
4.22010
Movie
Centre Place is a sophisticated romantic drama featuring Melbourne's style, fashion and culture. Set in the very European boutiques, cafes and bars of Melbourne's inner lane-ways the film focuses on the highs and lows of aspiring artist Lizzie Baxter. Lizzie is a lost soul living in denial. At 28, she would prefer to stay in a shallow relationship than take charge of her own life. This is Lizzie's unique story but also the story of an entire generation; living in limbo and not ready to grow up.
BelowBelow · 2019
Below
2019
MovieDrama
In a near-future, darknet grifter Dougie is recruited to work security at a refugee detention centre. There, he is drawn into an underground operation blackmailing detainees to fight for profit. When tragedy strikes courageous fighter Azad, Dougie locates his hitherto dormant conscience and takes a stand.
Small Claims: The ReunionSmall Claims: The Reunion · 2006
Small Claims: The Reunion
9.02006
MovieDrama
Chrissy and Jo attend Chrissy's university reunion. Surrounded by success, Chrissy begins to question her decision to stay at home with the kids. When an old friend's husband is found dead in the harbour from an apparent heart attack, Chrissy and Jo are drawn to solve the mystery after learning the dead man's blood contained Ketamine, an animal tranquilliser used as a party drug.
The JammedThe Jammed · 2007
The Jammed
6.22007
MovieDramaThriller
A young Australian woman reluctantly agrees to help a Chinese mother search for her missing daughter and becomes involved in human trafficking and the sex slave trade.

Movies

The DressmakerThe Dressmaker · 2015
The Dressmaker
7.02015
MovieDramaComedy
In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.
SubteranoSubterano · 2003
Subterano
3.62003
MovieScience FictionHorror
Eleven souls, trapped in an underground carpark, are attacked by deadly, remote controlled toys. Only a few will survive.
Kangaroo PalaceKangaroo Palace · 1997
Kangaroo Palace
1997
MovieTV MovieDrama
The story of four young Australians trying their luck in 1960s London.
Dogwoman: The Legend of DogwomanDogwoman: The Legend of Dogwoman · 2001
Dogwoman: The Legend of Dogwoman
5.72001
MovieTV MovieDrama
Margaret O'Halloran sets out to discover whether a dog killed her friend and mentor, Harry Bowman. To do this, O'Halloran must delve into the dark secrets of her home town and what she finds not only turns her world upside down, it could cost her life.
Centre PlaceCentre Place · 2010
Centre Place
4.22010
Movie
Centre Place is a sophisticated romantic drama featuring Melbourne's style, fashion and culture. Set in the very European boutiques, cafes and bars of Melbourne's inner lane-ways the film focuses on the highs and lows of aspiring artist Lizzie Baxter. Lizzie is a lost soul living in denial. At 28, she would prefer to stay in a shallow relationship than take charge of her own life. This is Lizzie's unique story but also the story of an entire generation; living in limbo and not ready to grow up.
BelowBelow · 2019
Below
2019
MovieDrama
In a near-future, darknet grifter Dougie is recruited to work security at a refugee detention centre. There, he is drawn into an underground operation blackmailing detainees to fight for profit. When tragedy strikes courageous fighter Azad, Dougie locates his hitherto dormant conscience and takes a stand.
Small Claims: The ReunionSmall Claims: The Reunion · 2006
Small Claims: The Reunion
9.02006
MovieDrama
Chrissy and Jo attend Chrissy's university reunion. Surrounded by success, Chrissy begins to question her decision to stay at home with the kids. When an old friend's husband is found dead in the harbour from an apparent heart attack, Chrissy and Jo are drawn to solve the mystery after learning the dead man's blood contained Ketamine, an animal tranquilliser used as a party drug.
The JammedThe Jammed · 2007
The Jammed
6.22007
MovieDramaThriller
A young Australian woman reluctantly agrees to help a Chinese mother search for her missing daughter and becomes involved in human trafficking and the sex slave trade.
The HandymanThe Handyman · 2021
The Handyman
2021
MovieDrama
Alone at her country estate, Evelyn attempts to end her life but is interrupted by the arrival of an awkward but endearing handyman. Evelyn’s desire to make him leave collides with his need of a job and Evelyn discovers the Handyman has problems of his own.

TV Shows

Blue HeelersBlue Heelers · 1993
Blue Heelers
6.71993
SeriesDrama
Blue Heelers was one of Australia's longest running weekly television drama series. Blue Heelers is a police drama series set in the fictional country town of Mount Thomas. Under the watchful eye of Tom Croydon (John Wood), the men and women of Mount Thomas Police Station fight crime, resolve disputes and tackle the social issues of the day. We watch their successes and their failures and learn to grow with them and their loved ones as the heart of the series develops.
HarrowHarrow · 2018
Harrow
7.62018
SeriesCrimeDrama
When a dark secret from this past threatens to be exposed, unorthodox and brilliant medical examiner, Doctor Daniel Harrow, must use all his forensic skills to keep it buried forever.
Miss Fisher's Murder MysteriesMiss Fisher's Murder Mysteries · 2012
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
7.72012
SeriesCrimeDrama
Our lady sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of late 1920’s Melbourne, fighting injustice with her pearl handled pistol and her dagger sharp wit. Leaving a trail of admirers in her wake, our thoroughly modern heroine makes sure she enjoys every moment of her lucky life. Based on author Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher Murder Mystery novels.
Good News WeekGood News Week · 1996
Good News Week
8.31996
SeriesComedy
Good News Week was an Australian satirical panel game show hosted by Paul McDermott that aired from 19 April 1996 to 27 May 2000, and 11 February 2008 to 28 April 2012. The show's initial run aired on ABC until being bought by Network Ten in 1999. The show was revived for its second run when the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike caused many of Network Ten's imported US programmes to cease production. Good News Week drew its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organisations, and often, aspects of the show itself. The show opened with a monologue by McDermott relating to recent headlines, after which two teams of three panellists competed in recurring segments to gain points. The show has spawned three short-lived spin-off series, the ABC's Good News Weekend, Ten's GNW Night Lite and Ten's skit-based Good News World.
The Doctor Blake MysteriesThe Doctor Blake Mysteries · 2013
The Doctor Blake Mysteries
7.82013
SeriesMysteryDrama
Dr Lucien Blake left Ballarat as a young man. But now he finds himself returning to take over not only his dead father's medical practice, but also his on-call role as the town's police surgeon, only to find change is afoot, nothing is sacred, and no one is safe.
City HomicideCity Homicide · 2007
City Homicide
5.92007
SeriesCrimeDrama
City Homicide follows a group of detectives in the Homicide department of Melbourne's Metropolitan Police Headquarters.
Jack IrishJack Irish · 2016
Jack Irish
6.72016
SeriesDramaCrime
Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together again. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days as a part-time investigator, debt collector, apprentice cabinet maker, punter and sometime lover – the complete man really. An expert in finding those who don’t want to be found – dead or alive, Jack helps out his mates while avoiding the past. That is until the past finds him.
ScrublandsScrublands · 2023
Scrublands
7.22023
SeriesDramaCrime
In a small town, a priest opens fire on his congregation, killing five parishioners. One year later, a journalist arrives to investigate the tragedy, and after digging beneath the surface finds himself in a life-and-death race to uncover the truth.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 2007
Satisfaction
6.42007
SeriesDrama
Set in and around 232, an up-market city brothel, Satisfaction reveals the world of five high class escorts and their manager as they juggle the pressures of their private lives with their secret profession.
SeaChangeSeaChange · 1998
SeaChange
7.61998
SeriesDramaComedy
SeaChange is a popular Australian television show that ran for 39 episodes from 1998 to 2000 on the ABC. It was created by Andrew Knight and Deborah Cox and starred Sigrid Thornton, David Wenham, William McInnes, John Howard, Tom Long and Kerry Armstrong. The director was Michael Carson. Filming was based at Barwon Heads, Victoria and St Leonards, Victoria, both locations being on the Bellarine Peninsula. A number of streets in the St Leonards Sea Change Estate have since been named to acknowledge some of the characters of the series. Many scenes were also filmed in Williamstown, including the exterior of the Williamstown Life Saving Club, which became the court house of Pearl Bay.
TangleTangle · 2009
Tangle
5.52009
SeriesDrama
The lives of two generations of two wealthy families intertwine as they clash and connect over money, sex, scandals and secrets in Melbourne.
The Kettering IncidentThe Kettering Incident · 2016
The Kettering Incident
6.52016
SeriesMysteryDrama
Anna Macy left Kettering when she was just 14, shortly after her best friend, Gillian Baxter mysteriously disappeared. The two girls had been playing in the forbidden forests outside Kettering when they saw strange lights in the sky. Eight hours later, Anna was found alone, terrified and covered in blood. 15 years on, Anna returns to find the town struggling to survive. The forests have been marked for logging and the community is being torn apart by passionate but violent clashes between environmentalists and the local loggers.
Good Guys, Bad GuysGood Guys, Bad Guys · 1997
Good Guys, Bad Guys
7.01997
SeriesCrimeDrama
Good Guys, Bad Guys was an Australian crime TV series that screened on the Nine Network between 1997 and 1998, with a telemovie and twenty-six episodes produced. A comedy/drama set in Melbourne. The program was written for, and starred, Marcus Graham as Elvis Maginnis. A disgraced former cop, tainted by his criminal family and framed for corruption, Elvis owns "K for Kleen" drycleaning, managed by the eminently more sensible Stella Kinsella and sweetheart Reuben Zeus who has Tourette syndrome. Elvis's attempts at a straight life are constantly compromised by the demands of his eccentric family, while Stella's attempts at making "K-for-Kleen" turn a profit are frustrated by Elvis's penchant for damsels in distress and a hard-luck story. He may not have a white stallion, but Elvis has a beautiful Charger. The program was filmed in Melbourne, predominantly around the inner-city "bohemian" suburbs of St. Kilda, Fitzroy and Carlton. The film style incorporated local colour - Melbourne trams, landmarks like Smith Street's Cobra cane furniture shop, and the Builder's Arms Hotel as Elvis's local - and a soundtrack of the then-latest Australian music, matched to the action. The Good Guys, Bad Guys soundtrack CD features Regurgitator, The Fauves, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Whitlams, The Avalanches, Spiderbait, The Cruel Sea and The Mavis's among others.
FrontlineFrontline · 1994
Frontline
7.71994
SeriesComedy
Frontline is an Australian comedy television series which satirised Australian television current affairs programmes and reporting. It ran for three series of 13 half-hour episodes and was broadcast on ABC TV in 1994, 1995 and 1997.
KellyKelly · 1991
Kelly
9.01991
SeriesFamily
Kelly is a Australian children's television series that first screened on Network Ten in 1991. The series was produced by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions and featured the adventures of a former highly trained German Shepherd police dog called Kelly.
Driven CrazyDriven Crazy · 1998
Driven Crazy
1998
SeriesComedy
Driven Crazy is an Australian children's television series, based on the short stories by author Paul Jennings. It first aired in 1998, and was the second television series based on his works.
Kangaroo PalaceKangaroo Palace · 1997
Kangaroo Palace
6.01997
Series
The story of four young Australians trying their luck in 1960's London.